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# Wild Safari-Ready Sneakers
The PUMA Suede Made in Japan Mid “Osaka Zoo” Pack Is Wild

By Thomas Wade-West | Published 2013-09-23 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osaka-zoo
References: [nicekicks](http://www.nicekicks.com/2013/09/20/puma-made-in-japan-suede-mid-osaka-zoo-pack/) & [nicekicks](http://www.nicekicks.com/tag/puma-suede-mid/)

Animal prints are still very much in and the 'Osaka Zoo' release by [PUMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avanti-pony-hair) shows that it's outliving the hype. The 'Osaka Zoo' collection pack features two pairs of kicks and was a joint collection with PUMA and [Takumi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takumi-sen-10).

The two pairs offered are in leopard and zebra print. Each pair is crafted similarly with different colored uppers and outsoles. The leopard and zebra prints feature dyed horsehair and suede paneling; a gum outsole adds to the leopard print while a white outsole complements the white in the zebra print.

These hi-tops offer the classic PUMA look with some fresh [animal print touches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-samba-2) that make the kicks pop. These dope kicks will be released as a package for $250 on October 5th of this year.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.8/10
- Popularity: 51% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Animal Print Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new sustainable materials and manufacturing processes for animal print fashion to meet increasing demand and reduce environmental impact.
- **Collaborative Sneaker Collections:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with prominent designers and renowned brands to create limited edition sneaker collections that cater to the growing sneaker culture and collector's market.
- **Ethical Footwear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement ethical and sustainable practices throughout the footwear manufacturing process, from sourcing materials to ensuring fair labor conditions.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize advanced digital design and 3D printing technologies to create unique and customizable fashion pieces, catering to the growing desire for personalized and statement-making clothing.
- **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate smart technologies and materials in footwear design, creating innovative and functional products that enhance performance and comfort.
- **Textile:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new sustainable textile materials, such as bio-based fabrics and recycled fibers, to meet the increasing demand for eco-friendly and ethically produced textiles.

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